Student Intern, Gastroenterology Research (part time, temporary)

Position: Student Intern (Blood Sample Processing) Gastroenterology

Location: Boston MA

Schedule: 20 hours per week Temporary (12 weeks)

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented student researcher to support a clinical research study involving blood sample handling and processing. The role includes collecting blood samples in accordance with study protocols safely transporting specimens to the laboratory and processing samples using centrifugation (spinning) and proper labeling procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records adhering to biosafety and ethical guidelines and ensuring timely handling of all specimens to preserve sample integrity. The ideal candidate is organized reliable and comfortable working in a laboratory or clinical environment. Prior experience with phlebotomy or lab techniques is a plus but not required; training will be provided.

This position offers hands-on experience in clinical research and laboratory practices.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Recent college graduate or student enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate degree program preferably beyond a second semester junior.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties

• Ability to work independently

• Must possess excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

• Must have an interest in performing new and varied work assignments and be flexible with regard to work assignments

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel Access PowerPoint and Word is required. Knowledge or ability to learnMinitab.

• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color zip code and financial circumstances shouldnt dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability please send an e-mail toor callto let us know the nature of your request.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $15.00 - $20.00/hr

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs internal equity and addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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